Dutch government, ASML, NXP and VDL put €100M into Smart Photonics
Smart Photonics, a Dutch manufacturer of photonic chips, has raised 100 million euros. Backers of the Eindhoven-based outfit are the government, regional and national growth funds and chip companies from the local area.
Smart Photonics focuses on the development and manufacturing process of phot... Read more
VDL and Airbus develop laser communication equipment
Netherlands-based industrial concern VDL and aircraft manufacturer Airbus are collaborating on laser communication equipment. Joint solutions will enable satellites, aircraft and ground stations to safely exchange large amounts of data.
The first step is building a so-called UltraAir terminal. V... Read more
ASML and Philips take hit after cyberattack on VDL
On the night of October 7th, all went wrong at VDL. The concern became the target of an organization-wide cyber attack. Production at several VDL companies was abruptly halted. Weeks later, the situation seems largely unchanged. Chip manufacturer ASML and technology company Philips announce that th... Read more